At CryoStork, we talk a lot about the “science behind our safe shipping.” But what does that really mean? Here’s a quick breakdown: Custom-Built Shippers & Equipment CryoStork shippers are custom designed for the safest transportation of the most sensitive medical items/samples. We engineered the shape, security, and durability of every piece of equipment, and we can ensure each shipper’s … Continued
We‘re welcoming our newest clinic partner, the Colorado Center Center for Reproductive Medicine, to the CryoStork family. CCRM is one of the largest IVF clinic networks, with 11 state-of-the-art IVF labs and 26 clinic locations across the US and Canada. CCRM is also a global pioneer in fertility science, research and advancement. CryoStork’s parent company, Cryoport, made the announcement on Dec. 8. “Our relationship with CCRM is truly exciting!” said … Continued
At CryoStork®, we help thousands of parents move their IVF gametes and embryos to new clinics every year, whether they’re moving across town, across the country, or internationally. We often issue a notice around the holidays as increased demand for shipping services can affect the ability to move IVF specimens quickly. But this year is quite different due to the pandemic. This year, a wave of … Continued
New COVID-19 lockdowns across the globe have resulted in flight cancellations, re-routed flights, and less available flight space for cargo. This means IVF shipments outside of the US for your patients can experience more severe delays than usual. Please encourage patients to plan ahead and allow for extra time to process and ship orders. Some patients may prefer to wait a month for non-emergency orders. We are committed to … Continued
As IVF becomes more common, so is embryo donation and adoption, in which couples choose to donate extra embryos to those who cannot otherwise conceive. At CryoStork, we assist all kinds of families on their IVF journeys, including many who choose to adopt these “snowflake babies.” Here are three powerful stories we’ve heard from CryoStork clients who used embryo adoption to create their families. IVF and our … Continued
We’re expanding! CryoStork’s parent company, Cryoport, Inc., recently signed an agreement to acquire CRYOPDP, a leading global provider of innovative temperature-controlled logistics solutions to the clinical research, pharmaceutical and cell and gene therapy markets. CRYOPDP is headquartered in Paris, France, and has 22 locations worldwide. This acquisition means CryoStork has immediate access to CRYOPDP’s locations, which helps us provide faster routes to transport your precious … Continued
At CryoStork, we help thousands of eager IVF parents safely transport their gametes and embryos around the world — yes, even during a global pandemic. We hear a lot of stories from parents on their IVF journey, and we recently asked them to share some of their stories of struggle and triumph. Here’s what they told us, including their hard-earned advice. Welcome the Unexpected Surprises – And Solutions IVF and … Continued
The IVF process can be long and complicated, with rounds of hormonal treatments, doctor’s visits and implantations. Now imagine if you had to worry about a destructive hurricane on top of it. In the summer of 2019, Heidi Bartlett and her husband decided to adopt embryos. The Bartletts, who live in Michigan, connected with a donor family nearly 1,000 miles away in South Carolina. “You arrange … Continued
When you’re sending your eggs, embryos, or sperm from one clinic to another, you want to know they are being transported in the most sanitary conditions possible. That’s why we’re proud to introduce Veri-Clean™, our new cleaning and disinfection methodology. Veri-Clean™ virtually eliminates the risk of contamination for all Cryoport Express® cryo-shippers and stainless-steel accessories. Utilizing a new proprietary reagent, the Veri-Clean™ process reduces external contaminants such as bacteria, viruses and fungi by 99.9999% — a conclusion we have validated with a … Continued
Jackie Garcia, CryoStork’s client care manager, features a list of FAQs on IVF transportation for UK-based online magazine, IVF Babble. This includes questions that may be on top of intended parents’ minds when deciding to transport their precious gametes across clinics and the effect of your shipments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full blog … Continued